Trayvon Martin

George Floyd to Tamir Rice: Naomi Osaka's black masks featured these African-Americans

September 14, 2020 3:50 pm

At US Open 2020, Naomi Osaka was seen wearing different black masks throughout the tournament, featuring names of black people. Know about them here

George Zimmerman to auction gun used to kill Trayvon Martin

May 12, 2016 5:15 pm

The Florida man who shot dead black youth Trayvon Martin in an incident that prompted nationwide civil rights protests will auction the gun.

Police officer shoots dead unarmed black man, draws criticism from civil rights leaders

August 11, 2014 9:35 pm

The killing drew criticism from some civil rights leaders, who referred to the 2012 racially charged shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.

Trayvon Martin's parents thank Barack Obama for 'beautiful tribute' to their slain son

July 21, 2013 8:42 pm

'The President's comments give us great strength at this time.'

Vigils held across US over Trayvon Martin verdict

July 21, 2013 9:46 am

Hundreds of people attended peaceful vigils in several US cities.

Obama opens up to racism,says Trayvon Martin could have been me,35 yrs ago

July 20, 2013 11:35 am

The 17-year-old unarmed black teen was shot and killed in Florida in February 2012.

Obama calls for ‘soul searching’ over Martin killing,skips verdict

July 20, 2013 1:48 am

Zimmerman's lawyer calls prosecutors 'disgrace' to profession

July 16, 2013 9:58 am

George Zimmerman's chief defense lawyer called Florida prosecutors "a disgrace to my profession" for holding back evidence for months.

Obama urges calm after racially-charged murder trial

July 15, 2013 9:47 am

Zimmerman,29,was charged with second degree murder,having pursued Martin.

US jury finds Zimmerman not guilty of killing Martin

July 15, 2013 5:49 am

Panel accepts self-defence as justification for fatal shooting of teen